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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), is being given a tour of the new dining room at the St. Elizabeth Infirmary in Santa Cruz by Matron Joycelyn Bryan, at the official opening of the facility on November 10.

Provision to be Made in Next Budget for New Wing at St. Elizabeth Infirmary

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says provision will be made in the next budget for the construction of a new administrative wing at the St. Elizabeth Infirmary. He explained that money already allocated for the...

Members of the Senate deliberate the National Identification and Registration Bill during a 12-hour sitting on Monday (November 13). The Bill was passed with 168 amendments.

Senate Passes NIDS BILL with 168 Amendments

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Paula Llewellyn (left); Chief Justice, Zaila McCalla (centre), and Head of Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Jamaica, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska, watch a demonstration of the new video-link technology at a handover ceremony of the equipment along with others, at the Supreme Court in downtown Kingston on November 13.

DPP Emphasises Importance of Digital Audio Recording in the Courts

‘Integrity Champions’ recite the National Integrity Action’s (NIA) Integrity Pledge during a certification ceremony held at the Merl Grove High School in St. Andrew on Sunday (November 12). They are (from right) Jasmine Campbell, Kayan Douglas, Misanda Moncrieffe, and André Nicholas. They were among 434 persons certified in anti-corruption practices under a train the trainer programme. It was undertaken in collaboration with the Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS), with support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Prime Minister Welcomes NIA’S Integrity Champion Programme

Acting Director Communications and Customer Relations, Accountant General’s Department (AGD), Taneisha Weir Grant.

Accountant General’s Department Stages Pensioners’ Forum on Friday

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (second left), addresses a ceremony for the handover of digital audio-recording and video-link equipment at the Supreme Court in downtown Kingston on November 13. Others (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Justice Ministry, Carol Palmer; Chief Justice, Zaila McCalla; Head of Delegation of the European Union to Jamaica, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska; and Judge in the Court of Appeal, Hilary Phillips.

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Audio-Recording and Video-Link Equipment for Courts

Digital audio-recording and video-link equipment valued at J$232 million (€1.7 million) were handed over to the Supreme Court in downtown Kingston on Monday (November 13). The equipment, provided under the European Union (EU)-funded Justice, Security, Accountability and Transparency (JSAT) project, will be installed in 71 courtrooms and seven hearing rooms across the island. Installation is almost completed at the Supreme...

Principal of the Green Island Primary School in Hanover, Vascianna Mosley, interacts with grade-six students at the institution.

8 years ago Education

National Mathematics Programme Yielding Results at Green Island Primary

The Ministry of Education’s National Mathematics Programme has been having a huge impact on the Green Island Primary School in Hanover, says principal of the institution, Vascianna Mosley. Mr. Mosley told JIS News that despite the school being one of Hanover’s high performers in the area of literacy with 85 per cent mastery, it has had a problem with numeracy...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is in discussion with Executive Director, National Integrity Action (NIA) Professor Trevor Monroe. Occasion was a certification ceremony for 434 persons trained under the NIA/Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS) ‘Integrity Champions’ programme, which is supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

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NIDS Pivotal to Fight Against Corruption – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the establishment of a reliable National Identification System (NIDS) for Jamaicans is pivotal to the Government’s thrust to combat corruption. This system is expected to be implemented following the passage of the National Identification and Registration Act, 2017, which is being deliberated at a special sitting of the Senate on Monday (November...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service and Member of Parliament for North East Manchester, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), exchanges greetings with past moderator of the United Church of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, Rev. Oliver Daley, at a church service to mark the 50th anniversary of the Mount Olivet Boys’ Home held at the Mount Olivet United Church in Walderston, Mancheste, on Sunday (November 12). At right is Chief Executive Officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Rosalee Gage-Grey.

8 years ago Youth

Child Protection Agency Commits to Paying Tertiary Fees of State Wards

Chief Executive Officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Rosalee Gage-Grey, has pledged the continued commitment of her organisation to pay the fees for wards in childcare facilities, like Mount Olivet Boys’ Home, who make it to tertiary institutions. “We have a tertiary-education programme where we give our commitment that every child who matriculates into university, we...

Director of Veterinary Public Health in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Linnette Peters, speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, to highlight World Antibiotic Awareness Week, which is being observed from November 13 to 19, under the theme: ‘Antibiotic, the End of an Era’.

8 years ago AgricultureCommerceHealth & Wellness

Public Urged to Use Antibiotics Responsibly

The public is being urged to take greater responsibility in the use of antibiotics to prevent the further occurrence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Antimicrobial resistance is the ability of a microorganism (bacterium, virus and some parasites) to prevent antibiotics, antivirals and antimalarials from working against it. As a result, standard treatments become ineffective, infections persist and may spread to others....

Founder and Chairperson of the Friends of Noel Holmes Hospital, Gloria Leslie (third left), hands over the keys to the new state-of-the-art ambulance to Acting Parish Manager at the Hanover Health Services, Lorene Whinstanley (right), at the official handover ceremony on Friday, November 10 on the grounds of the Noel Holmes Hospital. Others (from left) are Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Noel Holmes Hospital, Princess Wedderburn; and ambulance driver/Emergency Medical Technician, Dave Wedderburn.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Noel Holmes Hospital Gets Ambulance

The Noel Holmes Hospital in Lucea, Hanover, recently received a new state-of-the-art ambulance, courtesy of the United Kingdom (UK) Chapter of the Friends of Noel Holmes Hospital. The official handover of the ambulance was held on November 10, on the grounds of the hospital. The acquisition of the vehicle, which is valued at £40,000, was the brainchild of founder and...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, addresses residents of St. Elizabeth at a town hall meeting at the Everglades Centre in Parrottee, near Black River, on November 9.

8 years ago National SecurityYouth

Rehabilitation of Prisoners a Priority – Montague

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, says the Government is committed to the rehabilitation and redemption of incarcerated persons in adult penal institutions. Addressing a town hall meeting at the Everglades Centre in Parrottee, near Black River in St. Elizabeth, on November 9, the Minister said the Government is gravely concerned that many inmates, upon release, find themselves back...